Tag: Year of the Stoic

To reflect is simply what it means: to see an yourself. When we reflect, we look at ourselves and assess the changes that has transpired the last time we tried to see ourselves. This is important as a Stoic because, no matter how much you put into becoming Stoic, if you do not stop and see how the actions you take are affecting you, then how can you be sure that you are doing the right thing.

How do you make sure that you achieve what you plan to do at the beginning of the year? A lot of people have made resolutions for the new year, but like so many promises, they end up being broken days or weeks into the year. For me, it has been six days since I… Continue reading Consistency is Key

I woke up with a terrible headache yesterday, because I was on a long trip from the province going home but that wasn't going to stop me from trying to accomplish for the day. As I have said in my previous post: the goal of the day is to accomplish at least one significant thing. And each success will bring in more success moving forward.

2018 is the year of the Stoic, and this means that I am embracing the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius as he reflects on his meditations. Today is the first day, and in the next few months I will be applying the tenets of the philosophy in accordance to how Marcus reminds himself. Today is about… Continue reading Starting the Year of the Stoic